Is Muscle Milk ok to use as a protein meal?

[Bunnydee 40]

I am pre-op a couple of weeks yet but I am getting ready. I was wondering if we can drink Muscle Milk? I heard there is now a Muscle Milk Light.

[sexyjimenez 23]

Yes you can.

[Matthew 27]

Had the same conundrum....I use regular muscle milk for 34g Protein and 500ml of fluid...it does add 360 calories though. Lite has much less in categories; you get 20g protein at 160 calories (i think). Cost wise the regular is the way to go for protein....but if you need to closely watch your calories and having problems getting your Fluid in, the lite would be better IMHO. My physician wants me to at least get in 1200 cal a day....but I'm a 6'3" big boned, much muscle mass guy. Smaller framed people would need less....always work with your nutritionist and surgeon to determine your appropriate needs. We're all built different in this world, underneath the fat .

[Jules55 23]

I love it! I put it in the blender with ice and strawberry yogurt.

[Bunnydee 40]

Sounds good thanks for all the input folks. I was wondering about the Ensure as well. I understand that the chocolate isn't too bad.

[fyre_storm 1,412]

Premier shakes at costco is 30 grams of Protein in 11 oz their really good

[sharita4! 0]

I am still buying my Protein Shakes from Grand Health Partners in Grand Rapids. I use the chocolate shake & pudding one. It only has 15 grams of Protein, but I mix 12 oz of light soy silk with it which brings it up to 24 grams of protein for Breakfast. I put it in the blender with 4 ice cubes. It tastes good, but I am wondering what I can switch over to because this is purchased from my doctors office which is over an hour away.

[mark! 449]

I've been using monster milk (not muscle milk) for years. Both made by cytosport, with monster milk you get 50g per serving, has creatine as well as BCAA 3:1:1 ration (is rare to still find that ratio these days since most are watered down.) The thing I really like about MM is it tastes a hell of a lot better than some of the dog crap tasting Proteins do in just Water, to limit the intake of calories.

[shuckybucky 107]

Sounds good thanks for all the input folks. I was wondering about the Ensure as well. I understand that the chocolate isn't too bad.

My surgeon specifically says no ensure. They are considered weight gainers.

[kari61 128]

My doctor said no Ensure or Slim fast shakes either because they have too much sugar.